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HOUSING RENEWAL PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CURRENT RESIDENTS
If you are a current resident of The Towers and would like to renew your contract
for the 2014-2015 year, please carefully read these instructions. If you have any
questions, please stop by or contact The Towers Office at 917.507.0070. Please note that the Renewal
Application should be the original document. Faxed or scanned copies will not be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR THE 2014-2015 YEAR:
NEW!! Renewal Rate: we are pleased to offer a special renewal rates. Current residents who sign their housing contract by Friday April 4th will be able to pay same rate they paid this year. If you sign by April 4th, you will save 2% on your housing fees.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, February 3 - Renewal Application Packets are available online at www.ccnytowers.com. The Reservation Fee for renewing residents has been waived for this year.
Friday, February 28 by 4:30 PM - The Renewal Application and Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement form (signed by a guarantor and notarized) should be submitted to The Towers Office. Failure to submit a Renewal Application and Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement form by this deadline means that you may not be able to renew for your exact same room.
Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 14 - Renewal Contract Signing Appointments will be scheduled for current residents who indicated that they wish to remain in the EXACT SAME ROOM for 2014-2015. These current residents should have submitted the Renewal Application AND signed/notarized Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement form by March 1st.
Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 28 - Renewal Contract Signing Appointments will be scheduled for current residents indicating that they wish to move to a DIFFERENT ROOM for 2014-2015. These current residents should have submitted the Renewal Application AND signed/notarized Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement form by March 1st.
Monday, March 31 - Friday, April 4 - Renewal Contract Signing Appointments will be scheduled for current residents who did not submit their Renewal Application and/or signed/notarized Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement Form by 4:30 PM on March 1st. These residents are not guaranteed that their exact same room will be available.
NEW PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR CCNY STUDENTS Starting with the 2014-15 contracting process, CCNY students will submit housing payments directly to The Towers. See payment information below for full details on this process. PAYMENT INFORMATION All students who reside in The Towers for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 will have a Towers account that is separate from their school account. The semester payment is due to The Towers on or before August 1, 2014, OR the semester payment may be made in five installment payments due July 1st, August 1st, September 1st, October 1st, and November 1st. To use pending financial aid for housing fees you will be required to submit an Anticipated Financial Aid Verification Form. This form should be completed by your school’s financial aid department. Once the
documentation is received, it will be reviewed by our office. Please note that approval is on a case-by-case basis and is based upon the submission and review of supporting documentation provided. Important Information for ALL students 1) Agreement Terms: Current residents will be able to choose between the Annual License Agreement with a
term of August 25, 2014 through July 24, 2015 and the Academic License Agreement with a term of August 25, 2014 through May 24, 2015. License Agreements for one semester only are not available. Move-In date for all fall residents will be Sunday, August 24, 2013.
2) Clearing up Finances: In order to renew your contract for 2014-2015, your current Towers account should not
be delinquent. If you have a balance owed on your Towers account at the time of contract signing, you may not be permitted to renew your contract. Please note that if there is anticipated financial aid on your account, the amount of the anticipated financial aid will be credited toward your current balance.
3) Stay in Same Room: If you wish to remain living in the EXACT SAME ROOM in which you currently reside,
you will need to submit your Renewal Application with your guarantor signed/notarized original Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement form by Friday, February 28th at 4:30 PM. Please be aware that failure to do so means that you will not be guaranteed your exact same room, and you may have to move-out with all of your belongings during the turn period (August 1st - August 24th) if you renew your contract for a different room. Once your completed Renewal Application and Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement forms are received, you will be scheduled for a contract signing appointment during the week of March 3rd. Please be aware that your contract for 2014-2015 is not complete and final until you have signed your new License Agreement.
If you renew your contract for the exact same room (Annual Agreement Only), you will be permitted to stay in your room during the Turn period (August 1st - August 24th), IF you sign a waiver, agreeing to clean the common areas (i.e., kitchen area, bathroom, and common area if applicable) in preparation for your new roommates. Should you fail to clean your apartment common areas as described in the waiver, you may be charged for professional cleaning.
4) Change Your Room: If you wish to move to a NEW ROOM, you will need to submit your Renewal Application
with your original notarized Continuing Guaranty of License Agreement form by Friday, February 28th at 4:30 PM. Once your completed Renewal Application is received, you will be scheduled for a contract signing appointment during the week of March 17th based upon when your Renewal Application is received (i.e., Residents who submit their Renewal Application early will have earlier appointments to select their new room). Please be aware that your contract for 2014-2015 is not complete and final until you have signed your new License Agreement.
If you choose to relocate to a new room for 2014-2015 and you currently have an annual contract that ends on July 31st, you will have to completely move-out on July 31st. You will be able to move-in to your new room on August 24th. You will not be able to stay in the building or keep your belongings in the building from August 1st through August 24th. Failure to move-out on July 31st may result in a substantial holdover fee, per the terms of your current contract Agreement.
5) Important Deadline: If you do not submit a Renewal Application by Friday, February 28th, at 4:30 PM and/or sign
your renewal License Agreement by 4:30 PM on March 14th (if you are staying in the exact same room) or by 4:30 PM on March 28th (if you are moving to a new room), you may not be guaranteed your exact same room and/or may have limited choice in selecting your new room. Current residents who submit Renewal Applications after the February 28th, deadline will be scheduled for contract signing appointments during the week of March 31st. Any Renewal Application received after 4:30 PM on April 4th, will not be able to personally select a room and will be assigned to a room during the New Resident Application process. Please be aware that your contract for 2014-2015 is not complete and final until you have signed your new License Agreement.
7) Cancellation Process: Please keep in mind that your License Agreement is a legally-binding contract, and
you will be responsible for the entire fee for the term of your License Agreement. Requests for Cancellation of the License Agreement received in writing (via the Petition for License Agreement Cancellation form) received on or before April 1, 2014 will be approved without penalty. Request to cancel received after April 1, 2014 and on or before May 1, 2014 will result in the assessment of a $1000 cancellation fee. Request for Cancellations received after May 1, 2014 will result in the entire License Fee remaining due and payable, per your License Agreement.
8) Per your License Agreement, The Office of Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to make changes to
room assignments at any time.
THE TOWERS HOUSING RENEWAL APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Cell Phone: ( ) − __ Personal E-mail Address:
Social Security Number: Date of Birth: / /19
School Attending as of Fall 2014: ____________________________ Gender: ______________________________
Expected Date of Graduation: _______________________________ Expected Major: ________________________
Student Status for Fall 2014: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Home Phone: ( ) − Cell Phone: ( ) −
Work Phone: ( ) − E-mail Address:
Applicant understands that if, at any time, there are vacant bedrooms in the applicant’s assigned apartment, Capstone Management reserves the right to assign roommates without prior notice and/or relocate the applicant to another unit. Applicant further understands that roommate compatibility is not guaranteed. Applicant represents that all of the above information is true and complete and authorizes the verification of same by reasonable means. Any misrepresentation or omission may be cause for the rejection of this application and/or the termination of the Housing License Agreement. Applicant further authorizes free exchange of information between The City College of New York and Capstone Management, including but not limited to the applicant’s student status, academic records, judicial records, and financial records to be used to determine whether this application shall be approved or disapproved. Applicant understands and agrees that a reservation fee in the amount of $400.00 has been waived for residents renewing in 2014- 2015. Requests for Cancellation of the License Agreement received in writing (via the Petition for License Agreement Cancellation Form) on or before April 1, 2014 will be approved without penalty. Request for Cancellation of the License Agreement received after April 1, 2014 and on or before May 1, 2014 will result in the assessment of a $1000 cancellation fee. Request for Cancellation received after May 1, 2014 will result in the entire License Fee remaining due and payable according to the payment schedule in the License Agreement. Applicant understands that a financially responsible Guarantor is required for the completion of the sign-up process, and that failure or refusal to provide a Guarantor may result in the cancellation of this application and any resultant Housing License Agreement. I, the Undersigned Applicant, have read and agree to all terms and conditions set forth in this application. I understand that this application is part of my Housing License Agreement, especially those areas regarding earnest monies. I understand that the renewal of my License Agreement is not complete and final until I have signed the 2014-2015 Towers License Agreement. Applicant Signature______________________________________ Date _______________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Gender: Male Female Preferred E-mail Address: School Personal
School Attending for Fall 2014: Major(s):
Student Status: Freshman Sophomore Junior Graduate
Preferred Bedroom Type: 1BR Shared 2BR Shared 3BR Private 4BR Private
Requested Roommates (if applicable)
Name: Phone: ( ) −
Name: Phone: ( ) −
Name: Phone: ( ) −
If possible, I would like to be assigned the following: Graduate Floor Quiet Living Floor
Sophie/Honors Engineering/Architecture
Preferences The following information will be used for roommate matching only. Please complete this form as if you were
talking to a prospective roommate; your honesty will benefit both you and your roommates. Roommate
compatibility is not guaranteed. Check all items that apply.
Smoking: I smoke. I do not smoke. It bothers me if others smoke.
NOTE: The Towers is a smoke-free community.
Alcohol: I drink. I do not drink. I cannot drink; I am not of age. It bothers me if others drink.
NOTE: The Towers is an alcohol-free community.
Studying: I prefer to study in my bedroom. I study less than 1 hour/day. I prefer to study in the
morning
I prefer to study in the living room. I study 1-3 hours/day. I prefer to study in the
afternoon
I prefer to study at the library. I study more than 3 hours/day. I prefer to study at night.
On most weeknights I:
Watch TV Study Listen to Music Entertain Friends Go Out Work
On most weekends I:
Watch TV Study Listen to Music Entertain Friends Go Out Work
Other people consider me to be:
Immaculately Clean Very Messy
Extremely Quiet Really Outgoing
Morning Person Night Person
I give The Towers permission to release this information to prospective roommates.
Signature: Date:
CONTINUING GUARANTY OF LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and in consideration of and as an inducement for the execution of that certain License Agreement (the “Agreement”) between CAPSTONE ON-CAMPUS MANAGEMENT, LLC., as agent for Educational Housing Services, the owner of The Towers at The City College of NY (“OWNER”), and ______________________________________________________________ (the “Licensee”), regarding the use of a portion of the property known as The Towers at The City College of New York (the “Premises”); the undersigned Guarantor, either a parent, legal guardian, sponsor or indemnitor of Licensee being at least twenty-one years of age, hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to OWNER the full and prompt payment of all fees, additional fees, and any and all other sums and charges payable by Licensee under the Agreement, as well as the performance by Licensee of all other covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of the Agreement to be performed and observed by Licensee. Guarantor hereby covenants and agrees that if default shall at any time be made by Licensee in the payment of any such fees or the performance of the covenants, terms, conditions or agreements in the License, Guarantor will pay to OWNER, within 10 days of OWNER mailing notice of default to Guarantor, such fees and other sums and charges due to OWNER, and perform and fulfill all of such terms, covenants, conditions and agreements and will pay OWNER all damages and expenses, including OWNER’s reasonable attorney’s fees that may arise as a consequence of any default by Licensee under the Agreement or by the enforcement of this Guaranty. This Guaranty is an absolute, continuing and unconditional guaranty of payment and of performance. It shall be enforceable against Guarantor without the necessity of any suit or proceedings on OWNER’s part of any kind or nature whatsoever against Licensee and without the necessity of any notice of nonpayment, notice of protest, notice of dishonor, notice of non-performance, presentment, notice of non-observance, notice of acceleration or acceptance of the Guaranty, or any notice or demand, all of which Guarantor hereby expressly waives. Guarantor hereby agrees that the validity of this Guaranty and the obligations of Guarantor hereunder shall in no way be terminated, affected, diminished or impaired by reason of the relief of Licensee from any of Licensee’s obligations under the Agreement by the rejection of the Agreement of the imposition of any stay in connection with proceedings under any bankruptcy law now or hereafter in effect or otherwise. This Guaranty may be enforced against Guarantor without the necessity of recourse against Licensee or any other person or entity. Guarantor consents that any proceedings to enforce this Guaranty or related rights may be brought in the State of New York, and Guarantor consents to personal jurisdiction of such State’s courts and agrees that the venue of any action to enforce this Guaranty shall lie in New York, New York. This Guaranty shall be a continuing guaranty, and the liability of Guarantor hereunder shall in no way be affected, modified or diminished by reason of any assignment, renewal, modification or extension of the Agreement or any sub-licensing of the Premises or by reason of any modification or waiver of or change in any of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of the Agreement, or by reason of any extensions of time that may be granted by OWNER to Licensee or by reason of any other accommodations, alterations, modifications or other indulgences granted by OWNER to Licensee, whether or not Guarantor has knowledge or notice thereof. The License together with this Guaranty may be assigned by OWNER without notice to Guarantor. An assignment by OWNER of the License and/or the fees and other receipts thereof made either with or without Guarantor’s knowledge or notice shall not release Guarantor from any liability hereunder. Guarantor shall be and remain unaffected (a) by any understanding or agreement that any other person, firm or corporation was or is to execute this or any other guaranty or any other document or instrument evidencing or guaranteeing the License; or (b) by resort on the part of OWNER, or failure of OWNER to resort, to any other security or remedy for the collection of amounts owed by Licensee under the Agreement; or (c) by the bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or incapacitation of Guarantor, Licensee, or any other person, and in case of any such bankruptcy, the failure of OWNER to file a claim against such bankrupt’s estate, or the failure of OWNER otherwise to seek remedies as a consequence of such events. All of the rights and remedies of OWNER under the Agreement or under this Guaranty are intended to be distinct, separate and cumulative, and no such right or remedy therein or herein shall be construed as a waiver or exclusion of any other right or remedy available to OWNER. This Guaranty shall be binding upon the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of Guarantor and shall inure to the benefit of OWNER, its successors and assigns. This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Guarantor has executed this Guaranty this _________ day of ________________________, 20________ GUARANTOR’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Print Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address/City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Driver’s License / State ID Number: _______________________ Telephone (Home): ______________________________ Social Security Number: ________________________________ Telephone (Work): _____________________________ Employer: ____________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ STATE OF ___________________, CITY/TOWNSHIP OF ________________________________: I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this ________ day of _____________________, 20____, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public in and for the State and City/Parish aforesaid, personally appeared ___________________________________, who made oath in due form of law that he/she/they executed the foregoing Guaranty for the purposes therein contained. ________________________________________________ Place Stamp/Seal Here Notary Public My Commission Expires: ________________My Commission Expires: ________________My Commission Expires: ________________My Commission Expires: ________________
The Towers Off-Campus Housing
Amenities included in price: Free laundry Seminar Room Fitness Center Lounge Pool/Table Tennis Table 24/7 Courtesy Officer 24/7 On call RA, Pro Staff, and Maintenance Staff Free WIFI throughout entire building/ 52 channel cable lineup
Average Amenities included in price: Heat and hot water included
Average Amenities NOT included in price: Electricity Cost(On Average)- $60-$125 Gas Cost(On Average)- $40-$150 Cable Cost(On Average)- $75-$135 Laundry
Benefits of Living in The Towers Live amongst fellow college students Staff is available 24/7 to assist with any emergencies. 24/7 Courtesy Officer More than 10 events a month (E.G. The Voice, Roommate Trivia, Midnight Breakfast, International Night etc). Get a real college experience by living in a safe, amiable, and fun college environment
Benefits of Living Off-Campus Build Credit-Paying rent and utilities can begin to build your
credit Ability to find less expensive options Ability to choose who you live with More privacy (able to live by yourself) Independence (you do not have to follow as many rules and
policies). Space- Some apartments provide more square footage on the
space you rent.
Room Type Academic
Annual
4 Bedroom/2 Bath
(Single occupancy bedroom)
THE TOWERS AT CCNY HOUSING FEES FOR 2014-2015
Students who reside in The Towers will have a Towers account that is separate from their school account. The semester payment must be made to The Towers at the start of each semester OR in five installments that are due
over the course of the semester.
401 West 130th Street New York, NY 10027
Phone: 917-507-0070/Fax: 917-507-0019 http://www.ccnytowers.com